1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1992 Lancia Hyena
To start off, 1992 Lancia Hyena is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lancia Hyena (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Hyena should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 212 kg more than 1992 Lancia Hyena.
Because 1992 Lancia Hyena is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Hyena will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Lancia Hyena (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Lancia Hyena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Falcon | 1992 Lancia Hyena | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Falcon | Hyena |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1148 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2480 mm |
